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Motor Trend
11-07-2025
- Automotive
- Motor Trend
Racing Bull: This Is Lamborghini's Wicked Temerario GT3 Race Car
After a decade campaigning the Huracán GT3 in sprint, endurance, and one-make series around the world, Lamborghini has retired its most successful race car in preparation for this news: The reveal of the new Lamborghini Temerario GT3. Lamborghini has unveiled the Temerario GT3, a race car designed entirely in-house to replace the Huracán GT3. The street car was developed with the racer in mind, so the latter has many tricks and features already built in to make it easier for the customer teams expected to buy the car. This summary was generated by AI using content from this MotorTrend article Read Next Power to the People Picking up where the Huracán GT3 left off, the Temerario GT3 is designed for the global GT3 racing class and easily modified for similar classes in other series. It'll also take over as the exclusive car of Lamborghini's Super Trofeo series. Despite this, there will be no factory team in any series, with the company preferring to sell cars to as many customer racing teams as possible and provide them some level of support. 'Customer teams are essential to GT3,' Lamborghini's chief technical officer, Rouven Mohr, told MotorTrend . 'It will die without customer teams. Too many factory teams will drive up costs and push them out.' Not a Hybrid The Temerario GT3 is the first Lamborghini race car to be designed, developed, tested, and built entirely by the company's racing division, Squadra Corse. Like the Huracán GT3, it'll be built on the same assembly line as the Temerario road car, and as GT3 regulations require, it's based on the production model. It's fair to say, though, the street car was also based on racing requirements. The aluminum space frame, for example, is 20 percent stiffer than it would've needed to be for a street-only car to account for the stresses of racing. Unlike the upcoming road car, though, it's not a hybrid. GT3 rules don't allow for it and power is capped under Balance of Performance rules, so the whole system was jettisoned. That means no battery, no electric motor in the gearbox, no electric motors on the front axle, and therefore no all-wheel drive. Not only is it rear-wheel drive, but the eight-speed dual-clutch transmission is replaced with a six-speed sequential racing gearbox, also paddle-shifted. The starter and alternator also move to the gearbox. The resulting lower power output also led Lamborghini engineers to replace the turbos with smaller units. The boost they produce is tuned differently, too, to flatten the power curve and make up for the torque lost by removing the electric motors. In a demonstration of corporate efficiency, the same person was responsible for tuning the boost in both the street car and race car to get the best performance of out both. Now making just 550 hp (before Balance of Performance adjustments) instead of 789 hp in street tune (not including the hybrid system), Mohr is confident about reliability. The engine is understressed to say the least, with its redline lowered to just over 8,000 RPM from the street car's 10,000. Essentially, Lamborghini built a race engine first, then beefed it up for the road car where the rules on output are less stringent or nonexistent. Race Parts Another big change from the street car: hydraulic power steering. Mohr says it gives the best feedback and response to racing drivers who need to know exactly what the front contact patches are doing at all times, a statement any enthusiast can agree with. The pump is driven by an electric motor as it's more efficient than pulling power off the engine. Similarly, the optional air conditioning is also electrically driven. GT3 rules limit what you can do with suspension parts and geometry, but not shock absorbers, so the Temerario GT3 gets new six-way adjustable KW shocks. They're the same units from the SC63, Lamborghini's LMDh prototype race car racing in the world's top endurance classes. Hopefully they'll ride to better results in this car than in the struggling prototype. They might also show up in the street car at some point, likely in a track model, replacing the standard adaptive dampers. Similarly, Mohr says anything the teams learn about programming the traction control on the race track will trickle down to the street car. Less Work Under the Hood Because the race car was designed alongside the road car, certain considerations could be made for the benefit of the eventual race teams. The mounts for the front and rear subframes were specifically designed to make it easier for teams to remove them quickly to effectuate repairs. The interior was designed to accommodate a rollcage, which will come with the car. All the brackets for the hybrid system will never be installed in the racer, saving teams the trouble of removing them. By the same token, the new carbon-composite bodywork has also been designed to come off quickly and easily in as few pieces as possible. The lights have quick-disconnect systems so the wiring doesn't get hung up, and the underbody aero panels can be removed even when the car is on its (racer-only) built-in air jacks. All standard race car stuff, but it comes this way from the factory, saving the teams time and money in developing such parts and features themselves. Better Aero That bodywork does a better job of bending the air, too. Mohr says the Temerario GT3 is more aerodynamically efficient than the Huracán GT3, meaning it creates the same or more downforce with less drag. Some of this is, again, the result of co-developing the road and race cars, as there are rules about how much the body can change under GT3 regulations. Making the road car better makes the race car better. It also means Lamborghini was able to plan for the cooling upgrades needed right from the start. Race cars get more scoops and vents to cool their bigger and more numerous radiators and heat exchangers, and the effect those have on aerodynamics was taken into consideration when designing the street bodywork. It also made integrating the additional headlights needed for night races much easier. Better than Huracán As good as the Huracán GT3 was, Mohr says its bodywork and naturally aspirated V-10 worked against it on the racetrack. Competitors had done more to optimize their road car bodywork for racing, giving them an advantage, but turbos were the real difference maker. With modern Balance of Performance regulations, it's much easier to tune a turbocharged engine than design a new restrictor for a naturally aspirated one. Whether the updates pay off for the Temerario GT3 remains to be seen, and we won't be seeing it this season. Mohr predicts it'll make its racing debut at the 12 Hours of Sebring in March of next year.
Business Wire
01-07-2025
- Automotive
- Business Wire
President & Co-Founder Christopher Tasca Represents Fly Alliance On and Off the Track in Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America
ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fly Alliance, a leader in private aviation, proudly announces its continued presence in the Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America series, with its President and Co-Founder Christopher Tasca returning to the driver's seat for his second consecutive season. 'Driving in Super Trofeo is more than just a personal pursuit—it's an extension of what Fly Alliance stands for: precision, performance, and pushing boundaries,' says Tasca. As the only executive in the private aviation industry actively competing behind the wheel of a Lamborghini race car, Tasca brings a unique passion and competitive edge to both the skies and the track. 'Driving in Super Trofeo is more than just a personal pursuit—it's an extension of what Fly Alliance stands for: precision, performance, and pushing boundaries,' says Tasca. 'Our clients expect excellence, and I bring that same mentality to every lap I drive.' From iconic American circuits like Laguna Seca to Watkins Glen, the Lamborghini Super Trofeo series is a proving ground for elite racers. Since its North American debut in 2013, the series has attracted professionals and gentleman drivers alike, offering adrenaline-fueled competition and a gateway to historic events like the 24 Hours of Daytona. Fly Alliance's participation adds a one-of-a-kind experiential layer for its members, many of whom join Tasca in the paddock on race weekends. The company's presence in the series reflects its broader strategy of building relationships with brands in the automotive, yachting, equestrian, hospitality, and wellness spaces to elevate client experiences. 'Being on the track allows me to connect with our customers in an entirely different way,' Tasca adds. 'We don't just talk about luxury and performance—we live it.' Fly Alliance offers private jet charter, jet card membership, and fractional ownership programs for discerning travelers. With a diverse fleet—from nimble light jets to ultra-long-range aircraft—the company delivers custom travel solutions backed by white-glove service, operational expertise, and an unrelenting commitment to safety. By blending aviation excellence with high-octane motorsports, Fly Alliance continues to redefine what it means to be your ally in the sky—and now, on the ground. About Fly Alliance Founded in 2019, Fly Alliance is a full-service private aviation company offering tailored solutions for today's discerning traveler. Headquartered in Providence, RI, and Orlando, FL, the company provides global service across charter, jet card membership, and fractional ownership. Fly Alliance is built on a foundation of safety, operational excellence, and customer care. More than just a charter provider, Fly Alliance manages in-house operations, maintenance, and parts sourcing, supporting both its fleet and third-party aircraft owners. The company is also a preferred installer of Starlink Aviation internet systems—demonstrating its commitment to innovation and in-flight connectivity. With a growing national retail presence and a team of experts in aviation, logistics, and client service, Fly Alliance stands apart through its personalized approach, responsiveness, and round-the-clock reliability. At Fly Alliance, safety isn't a checklist—it's the standard.
Yahoo
22-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
View Photos of the Tedson Motors Etna, Based on the Lamborghini Gallardo
READ THE FULL STORY Zagreb, Croatia, coachbuilder Tedson Motors has done a few Porsche restomods, and now it takes on Lamborghini's Gallardo, which was built between 2003 and 2013. The V-10-powered car gets a six-speed manual transmission, a power increase, a carbon-fiber body, and suspension upgrades from the Super Trofe0. Scroll through for a closer look. Tedson Motors says the carbon-fiber-bodied Etna is "inspired by the Golden Era of Formula 1." Weight reduction was a priority—and a 450-pound weight savings was achieved—thanks to elements including carbon-fiber seats, titanium exhaust, and suspension components from the Super Trofeo and GT3 race cars. The Gallardo's 5.0-liter V-10 makes 592 horsepower in the Etna and has a 10,000-plus-rpm redline. Bonus, the Etna's custom titanium exhaust system amplifies the car's sound. Tedson sources the Etna's 19-inch custom wheels from California's AL13 Wheels. Only 77 Etna cars will be produced starting with a Launch Edition Series of nine cars, with deliveries slated to start in fall 2026. You Might Also Like Car and Driver's 10 Best Cars through the Decades How to Buy or Lease a New Car Lightning Lap Legends: Chevrolet Camaro vs. Ford Mustang!
